Lauric Acid
Lauric Acid is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 261 products on Poliage, most often body wash, exfoliant and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 2026
In plain English
A fatty acid abundant in coconut and palm kernel oil. Used to make soaps and cleansers.
What it does
Contains Lauric Acid: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Lauric Acid: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Lauric Acid: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 34931, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as dodecanoic acid.
Products that contain Lauric Acid
L’Oréal
100% ultra color Noir bleu 210
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Shea Moisture
100% Virgin Coconut Oil Moisture Boosting Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Acne Relief Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Differin
Acne-Clearing Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Acure
Advanced Barrier Support Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists drying alcohol
Estée Lauder
Advanced Night Micro Cleansing Foam
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Botanics
All Bright Cleansing Foam Wash
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Almond Milk & Green Apple Plant Milk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Holika Holika
Aloe Facial Cleansing Foam
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Anti-Stress Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance
Dove
Anti-Stress Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Antibacterial Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
aquasource
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Atlas body wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dove
Awakening Beauty Bar Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
CeraVe
Baby Moisturizing Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Torriden
BALANCEFUL Cleansing Foam
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Beauty Bar Cinnamon Pumpkin Pie
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Beauty Bar Peppermint Bark
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Beauty Bar Sugar Cookie Sprinkle
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Beauty Cream Bar
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Shiseido
Benefiance mousse nettoyante confort absolu
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Black Girl Sunscreen
BGS Sun Ready Stick SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
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